Mall Mouse

Sure, there are people who hang out in virtual worlds the way that previous generations had people who hung out in video arcades or, before that, pinball parlors. But could a virtual world ever rival the mall as a place to socialize and shop? Is there anyone who would rather be a mall mouse than a mall rat?

That question was at the center of today's medianote. It comes from a National Public Radio story about the growing corporate presence in Second Life and other virtual worlds where the online citizens are encouraged to buy stuff.

On Monday, June 25 I will begin to take money for our field trip to the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, July 13. Tickets are $9.